Topic: Illuminated CVO color change (Read 9627 times)

wrayzor · « **on:** October 16, 2013, 10:44:48 AM »

Has anyone changed the color of the CVO that lights up on the dash? I am changing all my gauges to blue LEDs and want to change the CVO to a blue. Not sure if its a colored film that is red or if the light under it is a red LED. Anyone have a clue?

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #1 on:** October 16, 2013, 11:18:41 AM »

There are colored bulbs in the back of each of your gauges. The bulbs are relatively simple to swap out. If you search here, you will find threads on where to get bulbs and LED bulbs.

Custom Dynamics has them: http://www.customdynamics.com/individual_leds.htm

Tru-Blu · « **Reply #2 on:** October 16, 2013, 11:38:17 AM »

Fortunately for us 2013 SERK owners, we can change the colors by using the settings menu within the dash via the info button and ignition switch. I'm surprised that they didn't provide a similar option for the touring bikes with fairings.

SmokeyJoe · « **Reply #3 on:** October 16, 2013, 01:12:17 PM »

Quote from: wrayzor on October 16, 2013, 10:44:48 AM

Has anyone changed the color of the CVO that lights up on the dash? I am changing all my gauges to blue LEDs and want to change the CVO to a blue. Not sure if its a colored film that is red or if the light under it is a red LED. Anyone have a clue?

They look to me to be red LED

wrayzor · « **Reply #4 on:** October 16, 2013, 04:12:36 PM »

Just to clarify, when I said dash, I meant the panel on the gas tank wthere the words Custom Vehicle Operations circle the HD symbol. I figured LEDs for the other guages, just unsure of the actual CVO wording.

Tru-Blu · « **Reply #5 on:** October 16, 2013, 05:05:56 PM »

Gotcha, Wrayzor. That is, unfortunately something us SERK owners don't get.

RetSUBLDO · « **Reply #6 on:** October 16, 2013, 08:11:42 PM »

This thread may help. http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=65022.msg909657#msg909657

wrayzor · « **Reply #7 on:** October 16, 2013, 08:55:39 PM »

Thanks, yes answered my questions and more. Stock light is red LED so time to swap with some blue ones!

wrayzor · « **Reply #8 on:** October 26, 2013, 08:53:55 PM »

Thanks for all the help. Now my CVO matches my anniversary color scheme. next on the list are the gauges!

Tru-Blu · « **Reply #9 on:** October 27, 2013, 12:28:38 PM »

dayne66 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 27, 2013, 12:38:13 PM »

Looks great!

Glad mine match the bike already.

Reminds me of 'the drapes matching the rug'.

wrayzor · « **Reply #11 on:** October 27, 2013, 01:48:21 PM »

On that analogy, I still have work to do. Gauges bulbs are next.

barefoot3zk5 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 28, 2013, 11:52:06 AM »

Ur gonna find that the only bulbs in the gauges are in the small gauges only .. ifn ya wanna change tach/speedo ya have to go into them .. same thing with HK head unit ..

barefoot3zk5 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 28, 2013, 11:54:53 AM »

here is what I did on the center console .. lasered from the back side

wrayzor · « **Reply #14 on:** October 29, 2013, 05:59:00 PM »

Yep, been reading up on the process for a while now. The small gauges will get the blue LEDs and the speedo and tach will be replaced by blue LED Dakota Digital ones. As for the HK, never planned on keeping it either.

Glenncarp · « **Reply #15 on:** November 10, 2013, 06:52:39 PM »

Quote from: wrayzor on October 29, 2013, 05:59:00 PM

Yep, been reading up on the process for a while now. The small gauges will get the blue LEDs and the speedo and tach will be replaced by blue LED Dakota Digital ones. As for the HK, never planned on keeping it either.

You might want to rethink this one if you have. and want to use CB and intercom. No replacement unit has these functions. FYI

CowboyBagger · « **Reply #16 on:** November 10, 2013, 11:05:23 PM »

Quote from: Glenncarp on November 10, 2013, 06:52:39 PM

You might want to rethink this one if you have. and want to use CB and intercom. No replacement unit has these functions. FYI

I use a wireless intercom by Scala and I think J&M also makes one. CB's must be old technology, it's hard to even find truck drivers that'll talk.

I agree with the OP, more advantages to a new head unit than disadvantages.

Cowboy

2k · « **Reply #17 on:** November 11, 2013, 07:33:59 AM »

If you want to keep your analog Speedo/Tach...........Bluegauges.com

Glenncarp · « **Reply #18 on:** November 11, 2013, 03:58:09 PM »

Quote from: CowboyBagger on November 10, 2013, 11:05:23 PM

I use a wireless intercom by Scala and I think J&M also makes one. CB's must be old technology, it's hard to even find truck drivers that'll talk.

I agree with the OP, more advantages to a new head unit than disadvantages.

Cowboy

Agreed on the CB, Breaker 1 9, breaker 1 9. LOL However when riding in a group, if the lead bike has a CB and the tail bike has one, we tune to a non used channel (most of them are

) and the tail can alert the leader of clear lanes, riders in the middle with problems or needed pee break.

phato1 · « **Reply #19 on:** November 11, 2013, 09:23:45 PM »

Quote from: 2ksoftail on November 11, 2013, 07:33:59 AM

If you want to keep your analog Speedo/Tach...........Bluegauges.com

+1
He does great work and the turn around is pretty fast.

2k · « **Reply #20 on:** November 12, 2013, 05:42:06 AM »

Quote from: Tru-Blu on October 16, 2013, 11:38:17 AM

Fortunately for us 2013 SERK owners, we can change the colors by using the settings menu within the dash via the info button and ignition switch. I'm surprised that they didn't provide a similar option for the touring bikes with fairings.

Its a nice one, but thats why.....you only got one!

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